Venting and Losing
This week Boundless published my article "Venting and Losing." I have never considered myself much of a complainer, but as I delved into Scripture dealing with the subject, I was convicted. The Bible challenged me to pursue a new level of contentment, modeled by Christ when He willingly (and without complaint) went to the cross.
The same chapter that tells us to do everything without complaining and arguing also says:
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross! —Philippians 2:3-8
Isn't it true that venting is often motivated by pride? I feel I am owed something. What a backwards way of thinking. I, in fact, owe Him everything.
posted by Suzanne at 1:00 PM
4 Comments:
This was a great article, Suzanne! This is the type of stuff I like to see on Boundless.
Loved this article! Was very convicted by it.
Hi Suzanne! I am a friend of Sarah Romanov's.She shared a link to this article with me...it's fantastic!! I was really convicted and encouraged by your Christ-centred, clear message. Thank you for writing so eloquently things that we all need to be reminded of often!You are very gifted and it's great to see you using those gifts for Him.
love in Jesus,
Al
I sent Suzanne an email with my thoughts about venting and we both thought it would be interesting to post something here for other people to comment on. Just last night I did a lot of venting with some friends that I would put under the category of "good venting" or friends helping bear one another's burdens. I went to my friends because I hoped they could give me some advice on how to deal with some frustrations in my life. Since it's so easy for venting to turn into gossip or complaining, I think Suzanne was right on target when she recommended holding your tongue until you can vent in a constructive way. You guys have read the article, what do you think?
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